Episode number 5 of Series “Critic and the Film”.
John Freeman discusses the film “3.10 to Yuma”, an example of the “psychological western”. He illustrates three important functions of the critic; analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Shows that criticism can be both entertaining in itself, and increase the pleasure obtained from the film. He avoids talking down to his audience yet he conveys a sense of authority. He exposes the cliche, which even the serious western cannot escape, with considerable humour.
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ACMI Identifier
000002
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film criticism
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)